Poland Sells Copters To New Iraq

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Poland has agreed to overhaul 24 aging Soviet military helicopters sold to Iraq, Middle East Newsline reported Thursday.

Polish defense ministry officials said its technicians would overhaul the 30-year-old Mi-17-1 utility helicopters for the Iraq air force.

In addition, Iraq also ordered 10 new Mi-17V-5 transport helicopters. The new helicopters, worth about $60 million, have a capacity of 36 passengers and are expected to be delivered next month.

Source: UPI

Aug.19.2005



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